Oshkosh police have a 34-year-old Kaukauna man in custody, in connection with the death of an Oshkosh man. Police say the victim, 47-year-old Steven Mallas, died at his home on Broad Street last Friday. He was the victim of a beating five days earlier, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner. The suspect's name was not released, nor were details on his involvement in the crime. Police are asking prosecutors to charge the Kaukauna man with aggravated battery. WHBY … [Read More...]
Paul Jadin is latest Scott Walker critic
A fourth former cabinet member has come forward to criticize Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Paul Jadin is stepping down as director of the Madison Region Economic Partnership. The Wisconsin State Journal reports Jaden told the MADRep board that he wants to be able to speak more freely about politics. Specifically, he sent a letter to the newspaper, criticizing Governor Walker, who hired the former Green Bay mayor to be the first CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. "All … [Read More...]
Rare childhood neurological disease affecting Wisconsin kids
A very rare but serious neurological disease has reached Wisconsin. It's called acute flaccid myelitis or AFM, and it mainly affects children. Department of Health Services Epidemiologist Susann Arami-Fard says the disease can mimic the effects of other illnesses that infect the central nervous system. "Weakness and paralysis in the arms and legs, facial droop, trouble swallowing, and sometimes severe cases can result in respiratory failure." The CDC has tracked 62 across the country … [Read More...]
Help for schools attended by missing girl
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety is working with the Wausau Police Department, and the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center to deploy trained therapists, school resources officers, and comfort dogs to Barron School District. Thirteen year-old Jayme Closs, whose parents were murdered this week, is a student in the district. A nationwide Amber Alert remains in effect for Jayme. If you have information that can help find Jayme Closs, contact the tip line at … [Read More...]
Man arrested after standoff in Sawyer County
A man is in custody following a standoff with law enforcement in northern Wisconsin. After nearly three hours early Wednesday morning, Sawyer County SWAT team negotiators were able to get Jason Bremer to surrender. According to a press release, the 32-year-old Menomonie man threatened his own life with a handgun, after crashing his vehicle. A deputy had attempted to pull Bremer over late Tuesday night, leading to a high speed chase. A search warrant on Bremer's vehicle uncovered meth, a bb … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Paul Jadin is latest Scott Walker critic
A fourth former cabinet member has come forward to criticize Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Paul Jadin is stepping down as director of the Madison Region Economic Partnership. The Wisconsin State Journal reports Jaden told the MADRep board that he wants to be able to speak more freely about politics. Specifically, he sent a letter to […]
Crime & Courts
Arrest made in beating death of Oshkosh man
Oshkosh police have a 34-year-old Kaukauna man in custody, in connection with the death of an Oshkosh man. Police say the victim, 47-year-old Steven Mallas, died at his home on Broad Street last Friday. He was the victim of a beating five days earlier, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner. The suspect’s name was […]
Titletown Report
Packers head into bye with a victory
The Green Bay Packers trailed the San Francisco 49ers for much of the night and for the most part, were outplayed by the 49ers. But another Aaron Rodgers led comeback gave the Packers a 33-30 win and a 3-2-1 record entering their Week 7 bye. Rodgers hit Davante Adams with a 16-yard scoring pass with 1:55 […]